Ena Collymore-Woodstock
Ena Collymore-Woodstock was a pioneering Jamaican legal figure and World War II veteran, recognized as Jamaica's first woman resident magistrate and Britain's first Black female radar operator. Born in 1917 in Spanish Town, she broke barriers in a male-dominated field, first serving as a typist in the Resident Magistrate’s Court before joining the Auxiliary Territorial Service during the war. Her remarkable career included training as a barrister in London, returning to Jamaica to serve as the country's first female clerk of the courts, and later, as a crown solicitor. Collymore-Woodstock's contributions were celebrated with numerous honors, including the Order of Distinction and the Order of the British Empire. She passed away at the age of 108, leaving behind a legacy of trailblazing achievements in law and military service.
Born on Sep 01, 1917 (108 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Jamaica | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,961 | $15,000 | 15$ |
| Totals | 1 | 2,961,167 | 2,961 | $15,000 | 15$ |
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Jamaica:
She broke numerous barriers as Jamaica’s first female court clerk.
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Jamaica:
Ena Collymore-Woodstock was a trailblazer associated with the Girl Guides movement.
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Jamaica:
Ena Collymore-Woodstock is remembered as a pioneering jurist and World War II veteran who significantly impacted the justice system in Jamaica.
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Jamaica:
Ena Collymore-Woodstock was Jamaica’s first woman resident magistrate and a World War II veteran.
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